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Web 3.0 Requires Data Integrity

Schneier on Security

This enables the implementation of defense-in-depth strategies—from cryptographic verification of training data to robust model architectures to interpretable outputs. We must ensure integrity and reliability at every level of the stack. In the future, we will need the same assurances for integrity.

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IT threat evolution Q3 2024

SecureList

CloudSorcerer is a sophisticated cyber-espionage tool used for stealth monitoring, data collection and exfiltration via Microsoft, Yandex and Dropbox cloud infrastructures. The data collected about the targets’ companies and contact information could be used to spy on people of interest and lay the groundwork for future attacks.

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The Role of Differential Privacy in Protecting Sensitive Information in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

Security Affairs

This article uses differential privacy in healthcare, finance, and government data analytics to explore the mathematical foundation, implementation strategies, and real-world applications of differential privacy. According to Erlingsson (2014), Google’s RAPPOR system collects user data while maintaining anonymity.

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Inside the DemandScience by Pure Incubation Data Breach

Troy Hunt

Apparently, before a child reaches the age of 13, advertisers will have gathered more 72 million data points on them. I knew I'd seen a metric about this sometime recently, so I went looking for "7,000", which perfectly illustrates how unaware we are of the extent of data collection on all of us.

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How boards can manage digital governance in the age of AI

BH Consulting

This focuses on cybersecurity risk management and incident reporting for essential sectors like healthcare and energy. Other frameworks that boards need to be aware of, include the newly introduced NIS2 Directive. Organisations can use certifications and standards to guide them on their governance journey.

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The SOC files: Rumble in the jungle or APT41’s new target in Africa

SecureList

This is a Chinese-speaking cyberespionage group known for targeting organizations across multiple sectors, including telecom and energy providers, educational institutions, healthcare organizations and IT energy companies in at least 42 countries. Data gathered by these utilities was also exfiltrated via the compromised SharePoint server.

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ICFR Best Practices: How to Design and Maintain Strong Financial Controls

Centraleyes

To ensure that internal controls are properly structured, financial institutions, publicly traded companies, healthcare organizations, and even government agencies turn to established frameworksand one of the most widely recognized is the COSO Framework. Accurate Data Collection: Use reliable systems to collect financial data.

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